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During the African Humid Period several thousand years ago, what was the Sahara like?

Past stat · 2026-10-17 UTC

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Orbital wobbles strengthened the African monsoon during the African Humid Period. Lakes, rivers, and grassland covered much of what is now the Sahara. The return to desert a few thousand years ago was abrupt on a geologic clock.

Correct answer: Much wetter, with lakes, rivers, and vegetation

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